604 478, Man Working on Driving Wheels, Former Milwaukee Railroad Locomotive Number 261, Chicago, Illinois

2004, printed 2017

David Plowden

Associated Names
David Plowden

Artist, American, 1932 - 2026

This is a photograph of a large industrial machine with a focus on a massive wheel and connecting rods. The photograph captures the intricate details of an enormous steam locomotive wheel, showcasing the mechanical components including circular metal parts, rods, and bolts. The wheel is part of a complex assembly with shiny metal rods extending across it. The surface of the wheel appears slightly weathered, with signs of use. In the foreground, there is a metal bucket placed on the gravel ground, emphasizing the size of the machinery. The overall tone of the photograph is monochromatic, highlighting the textures and forms of industrial elements with sharp contrasts and detailed shadows.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Plowden

  • Dimensions

    image: 28 × 26.2 cm (11 × 10 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 33.02 × 48.26 cm (13 × 19 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.59.57


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David Plowden, Winnetka, IL; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, print verso, center, in graphite: 604-678 cropped/ Machinist Working on driving wheels / Locomotive # 261, Chicago, IL 2004 / David Plowden 2004 / 6-13 #1 / 2 Healing / 2 D+B / 10 Curves / [circled]: 56 / Paper #2 / 6-13-17


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